Texas Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR)

How it works

Texas Home Energy Rebates are being implemented by the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The page says the program includes two parts: Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR). The U.S. Department of Energy allocated $690 million to Texas through SECO to implement the programs and help Texans reduce energy costs while upgrading their homes.

Current status

Rebates are not currently available. The programs are in the planning and design phase, and SECO says a future launch date will be set once the state has approval from DOE. The page also says SECO hired APTIM Federal Services LLC in April 2026 as a third-party entity to help with design and implementation.

What the money covers

• HOMES: rebates for comprehensive energy-saving upgrades.
• HEAR: rebates for specific efficient electrical appliances and supporting upgrades.
• The page also describes the overall effort as residential energy efficiency and beneficial electrification rebates.

Amounts and matching

• HOMES: rebates up to $8,000 per household.
• HEAR: rebates up to $14,000 per household.
• HOMES amounts are based on household income level and expected energy savings.
• HEAR rebates are determined based on technology.
• The page does not state any match requirement.

How to apply

There is no homeowner application process yet because rebates are not currently available. The page directs homeowners to submit feedback, review FAQs, and watch for future updates. It also says the comment form will remain open through the end of August.

Timing and deadlines

• Status: planning and design phase.
• Update date shown on the page: August 21, 2026.
• No launch date is currently established.
• The comment form remains open through the end of August.

Other notes

The page says households of all income levels will be eligible for HOMES, including single-family homes and multifamily buildings. It also notes that local utilities or municipalities may have additional incentives available, and it references DOE home upgrade tax credit information separately.